Design Theory Implementation Timeline

By cgiove

  • Current Status

    Room Secured; program pilot w/6th grade 2015/16 - very well received by students; preliminary evaluation of the program and required supports w/AUSD STEAM Coordinator; at present no teacher w/appropriate credential is interested in teaching the class; reorganization of the master schedule required to open a period for a teacher to instruct Design Theory class.

  • Investigate Design Theory Programs

    VITA & Neueva

  • Recruit Teacher(s) to Implement Program

    Teacher(s) that can collaboratively provide the instruction and the Makerspace environment

  • Master Schedule Planning w/Superintendent

    Shifting to Semesters?
    Revising Elective Offerings

  • PD for Teacher(s) Registration

    Site visit; Neueva Institute registration

  • Auburn Indian Community Giving Grant

    DUE March 5

  • Collaborative Planning Meeting with Teacher(s)

    Meet to discuss questions/concerns/ideas

  • Identify Required Resources

    Classroom
    Learning Environment i.e. flexible, tech, Makerspace lab

  • Staffing Update

    Master Schedule Staffing Alignment

  • Budget Planning

    Work with CBO to determine budget for implementation

  • Collaborative Planning Meeting with Teacher(s)

    Ongoing discussion & next steps

  • Meet with Community Partners

    Flexible dates based upon availability; PTC, Jim Cranney, Lions & Rotary, TBD

  • Grants, Community funding streams for implementation

    Ongoing requirement and timing is flexible depending on grant availability

  • Collaborative Planning Meeting with Teacher(s)

    Continuing the discussion

  • Nueva Design Thinking Institute PD

    June 20 - 23

  • Collaboration with Teacher(s)

    Verify resources, curriculum, learning environment needs; ordering of supplies

  • Implementation

    First Day of School!